San Luis Obispo County Annual EventsThe Premiere Events on the Central Coast Winter Bird FestivalMorro BayJanuary 12-15 - Experience walks, cruises, workshops, displays and vendor booths in honor of this "Globally Important Bird Area", home or visited by over 200 bird species. The Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival offers over 35 land, ocean and bay field trips and Vendor show.  Art & Wine FestivalCambriaJanuary 26-27 - Enjoy a weekend of wine tasting featuring many of the most outstanding Central Coast Wineries and Artists. The Cambria Art & Wine Festival includes a silent art auction, wine tasting and demonstrating artists throughout the village, and specials at all its shops and restaurants.  Zinfandel FestivalPaso RoblesMarch 16-18 - The Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association hosts this Celebration of Zinfandel. The annual fundraising event is one of the most comprehensive regional Zinfandel events in the country. Event features tastings, gourmet food, seminars, and auctions at participating wineries and local restaurants all weekend. Admission: $50.  Wine FestivalPaso RoblesMay 17-20 - The largest outdoor winetasting in California. Golf Tournament, Winemaker Dinners, Winery Events, Over 150 Paso Robles Wines, Food, and Music.  Festival of BeersAvila BeachMay 27 - Enjoy the annual California Festival of Beers, celebrating over 100 great beers from SLO county and the state in a beautiful oceanside village. Live music. Fundraiser for local charity. Admission: $35.  Blues FestivalAvila BeachMay 28 - The newest concert venue on the Central Coast, the ""Beach Bowl"" at the Avila Beach Resort, with the best line-up yet... 2004 presented The Keb' Mo' Band, Booker T. Jones and the Debbie Davies Band with Joe Louis. Beer, wine, food available. Admission: $29.50 - $45.00  Strawberry FestivalArroyo GrandeMay 26-27 - Spend Memorial Day Weekend enjoying the Premiere Festival of the Central Coast! See hundreds of Arts and Crafts, Ethnic Food and Games, Entertainment Areas, and Strawberry Treats of every variety.  Classic Car ShowPismo BeachJune 15-17 - Make sure to check out this huge annual car show. Vintage classic and hot rods of every description. Celebration of the American automobile with arts & crafts, live music and entertainment, food and fun.  Central Coast Shakespeare FestivalAvila Beach, CambriaJuly 6-August 11 - Shakespeare Under the Stars! There's nothing like sitting under the stars on a balmy Central Coast summer evening, enjoying a picnic dinner and watching Romeo and Juliet in repertory with another favorite romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Admission: $17.  Mozart FestivalSan Luis ObispoJuly 13-22 - Enjoy a free concert in Mission Plaza as the Mozart Festival kicks off over 2 weeks of marvelous music throughout the county. Festival presents an annual summer series of concerts and educational activities of the highest professional standard.  Mid-State FairPaso RoblesJuly 25-August 5 - Don't miss the California Mid-State Fair, the "Biggest Little Fair Anywhere". Live music, rodeos, bull riding, prize farm animals, arts & crafts displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, rodeos, monster trucks, wine tasting, food and much more at this hugely popular event.  Olive FestivalPaso RoblesAugust 25 - Enjoy a festival dedicated to "everything olive". Oils, olive oil tastings, soaps, gourmet foods and much more. Arts & crafts, music and entertainment. Children's Entertainment. Beer & Wine tasting. All held in park in beautiful downtown Paso Robles.  SLO Symphony Pops by the SeaAvila BeachSeptember 2 - Enjoy great music outdoors by the ocean in beautiful Avila Beach. Bring your gourmet snacks and enjoy the great wines available to purchase. Come early to get a great spot and enjoy the ambiance. Admission: $12.  I Madonnari Italian Street Painting FestivalSan Luis ObispoSeptember 15-16 - This much anticipated event is held annually along Mission Plaza in Downtown San Luis Obispo. During the weekend, dozens of local artists use chalk to paint originals and copies of famous paintings right on the sidewalk. It's free, outdoors, and great for the entire family.  Clam FestivalPismo BeachOctober 20-21 - Join the fun in downtown Pismo Beach for their annual Clam Festival. A parade on Saturday morning kicks off this annual event. Followed by a carnival, clam dig, music, entertainment, food and our famous Clam Chowder Cook-off. FREE admission.  Harbor FestivalMorro BayOctober 1 - Wine & seafood, fishermen & farmer's market, arts & crafts vendors, and a wide variety of music and professional entertainment. Beer & Wine Tasting. Many harbor related events. Includes Maritime Heritage Pavilion and Sand Sculpture Spectacular. Admission: $7.  Harvest Wine TourPaso RoblesOctober 19-21 - Scenic wine festival, with wine touring, chats with the wine makers and sampling award winning wines. Enjoy picnics and special dinners at the dozens of participating wineries.  International Film FestivalSan Luis ObispoOctober 19-29 - Celebrate the art and entertainment of the movies. The International Film Festival will bring the best in Landmark films and contemporary filmmaking to the beauty and hospitality of California's Central Coast.  Jazz Festival JubileePismo BeachOctober 25-28 - Be entertained by your choice of 15 jazz bands in 6 locations and a total of 123 performances for the annual "Jubilee by the Sea". Free transportation, tasty foods at all venues. Clam chowder & Santa Maria style BBQ. Beer & Wine served. Admission: $20-30.  Wine Harvest CelebrationSan Luis ObispoNovember 1-4 - Celebrate our Harvest Celebration and Live and Silent Auction at the Grand Tasting. The weekend offers a Farmers Market Tour and Progressive Food & Wine Pairing, a Winemakers' Dinner, and a Farmer's Market Food Fair & Cooking Demonstration. Admission: $60.  Lighted Boat ParadeMorro BayDecember 1 - Local Boats decorated with lights for the holiday season and cruise the harbor for your enjoyment after dark. Live Music and Shopping all day!  Thursday Night Farmers MarketSan Luis ObispoThursdays - Six downtown blocks of Higuera Street, between Osos and Nipomo streets, are lined with Barbecued ribs, freshly picked produce, arts and crafts, and live entertainment ...it's San Luis Obispo's lively Thursday night Farmers' Market -- a street fair and produce market. |
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